Psalm 66:20

Saturday, January 13

Presence

In our day of technology, it's easier than ever to connect with people who live far away. Or close by, for that matter. At my age, I get excited to Facetime my family in California (I live in Minnesota). It's a special treat to see my distant family on holidays and special occasions. Kids today, however, Facetime in place of phone calls. They'll Facetime even when they just saw each other and they're going to see each other again in 1/2 hour. What a crazy awesome world we live in!

Still, there's something about Facetime that just doesn't quite fill the void of real presence. I have a theory that our bodies exude an energy (aura, perhaps?) that is palpable only when we're in close proximity. Facetime can't replicate a hug, a scent, or that energy that can only be felt when we're together. I don't know if I really have a word to describe it, but maybe it's... presence.